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Pensions & Retirement in Canada: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

Detected on 28 September 2026Canada Gazette — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Canada Pension Plan Regulations: SOR/2024-265

What changes: These amendments change the Canada Pension Plan Regulations. Specifically, subparagraph 52(i)(v) is repealed, and paragraph 52(j) is replaced to clarify the conditions under which a dependent child aged 18 or over may be considered for benefits based on their attendance at a school or university.

Detected on 28 September 2026Canada Gazette — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (Persons who Cannot be Located): SOR/2026-62

What changes: These regulations amend the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985, specifically addressing procedures for persons who cannot be located. Section 10.01 is introduced to outline the transfer of assets in such cases, pursuant to subsection 10.3(3.2) of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Canada Pension Plan Regulations

What changes: These amendments change the definition of a dependent child's eligibility for benefits. Specifically, paragraph 52(j) is replaced to clarify that a dependent child of a disabled or deceased contributor aged 18 or more may still be eligible if they are attending school or university, whether full-time or part-time.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Regulations and the Former Members of Parliament Counting of Service Regulations

What changes: These regulations amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Regulations by replacing the heading before section 5 with 'Period of Service'. They also amend paragraph 9(2)(a) of the Eng.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations

What changes: This regulation specifies the prescription period for unclaimed pension balances. Balances under $1,000 have a 30-year prescription period, while balances over $1,000 have a 100-year prescription period.

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